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    Got some questions on the 2011 core i5 MBPs

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Helpmyfriend, Apr 4, 2011.

  1. Helpmyfriend

    Helpmyfriend Notebook Evangelist

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    1) Where are the vents on this thing? I cant see them or feel heat coming out from anywhere. But I know it gets warm under. Thats normal right?

    2) Is it safe to use on my lap or should i put something under?

    3) I want to get a 2nd power cable for it, any alternatives than paying $99 retail for one?

    4) Whats a good CPU temp monitoring software?
     
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  2. MaxGeek

    MaxGeek Notebook Evangelist

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    The vents are at the back hinge area between the LCD and body. (The black part of the laptop)

    Sure you can use it on your lap, but if it gets hot and you want to have kids then put something under it.

    For a power adapter try ebay or craigslist. Older MBP power adapters will work as long as you get one with enough watts for your machine.
     
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  3. kornchild2002

    kornchild2002 Notebook Deity

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    It is also normal for any MBP to get a little warm when operating. In fact, they are known to get warmer than other notebooks simply because they are enclosed in aluminum. Metal is normally not a good insulator for heat but rather a conductor. So the aluminum unibody is doing a good job of transferring the heat from the processor and GPU to the external surface of the MBP. The same thing pretty much holds true for all metal notebooks. I know someone with a Dell XPS 17 (which is also aluminum) and it gets pretty toasty under normal operation as well.
     
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